Despite reports that former Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington turned down Coventry City to take over at York City, the Telegraph understands he wasn't a candidate for the job.

Worthington has taken charge of the League Two club following the dismissal of his predecessor Gary Mills at the weekend.

York newspaper The Press reportsed: "It is believed he was approached to take over at troubled League One outfit Coventry City but found the Minstermen a more attractive proposition due to their financial clean bill of health."

Worthington said: “I’ve had a few offers from clubs in higher divisions during the last 12 months but they did not feel right for me."

However, the Telegraph understands the former Sheffield Wednesday defender was never in the running for the vacant Sky Blues post.